[Tutorial] How to fix Mega.nz cache consuming extra space in Windows

Downloading from mega.nz comes with its own challenges. From having to (compulsorily) install the app on Android to running low on Hard Disk ( C: ) storage space when downloading with Google Chrome due to Mega taking up twice the size of the file you're trying to download. If for example, you intend to download a 2GB file from mega via your browser then you need to have at least 4GB free on your PC else that download will fail at the last minute due to insufficient storage space; Time and MB gone! You would ideally have to restart the PC to regain that extra consumed storage but this guide will show you how to regain the free space (clear the mega cache on Google chrome) without restarting your PC. This also comes in handy when you're downloading a chain of files (several files) and don't have the luxury to restart after each or enough space to contain twice their total size.

Steps to clear Mega.nz download cache on Google Chrome (Windows)

Mega saves the downloaded file to both your Downloads folder and Appdata in

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